Global Commodity Manager 1

General Overview

Functional Area:  Supply Chain Management (SCM)
Career Stream:  Commodity Management (CMT)
Role:  Manager 1 (MG1)
Job Title:  Commodity Management Manager 1
Job Code:  MG1-SCM-COMM
Job Level:  Level 09    
Direct/Indirect Indicator:  Indirect

Summary

We are currently hiring for a Global Commodity Manager-Electronics Distribution, to be part of Celestica's Global Commodity Management team! This team drives supplier sourcing, development and supplier performance management programs in support of our global operations within our ATS (Advanced Technology Solutions) market segments to ensure delivery of best in class Supply Chain Services.

The Global Commodity Advisor (Electronics Distribution) will be a part of Celestica's global SCM team, with ownership for defining and executing the sourcing strategy within the distribution channel for assigned suppliers/commodities/segments. The responsibilities of this role will encompass price/value determination, product and/or service negotiations and negotiation of contract terms and conditions. This role will also have responsibility for implementation of Supply Chain Flexibility programs and risk mitigation strategies as well as supplier performance and supplier awards program management. 

Detailed Description

• Implement the procurement strategy for the distributors, which will include provision of technological direction, supplier analysis development and selection as well as development of pricing strategies
• Interact with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
• Co-lead the Distribution Council Corporate negotiation process as required and the Customer Materials Commitment processes through materials pricing and Customer BOM analysis.
• Conduct strategic analysis on pricing, market conditions, suppliers, customers, competitors, contract analysis and negotiation of long-term agreements
• Acts as a liaison to sites to manage critical shortages, develop strategies to support constrained commodities and represent sites as well as manage related systems changes that have broad effects on the execution of purchasing responsibilities
• Lean and manager quarterly Global Electronics Distribution negotiation process and ensure accurate forecasting and pricing compliance
• Conduct business reviews with Senior management at strategic suppliers.
• Support Global Supplier Quality management audits and assessments relating to new and existing suppliers
• Participate in Corporate Commodity Council meetings to report out on key measurements
• Drive supplier performance management efforts
• Lead global strategic initiatives as assigned

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

Key Measures of success for this role include (but are not limited to):

• Cost reduction (TDR)
• Optimization of payment terms
• Material margin enhancement
• On-time delivery
• Supplier flexibility
• Preferred supplier utilization

Physical Demands

• Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment

• Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data

• Repetitive manual movements are frequently required (e.g. data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc)

• Occasional overnight travel may be required

Typical Experience

• 6+ years of related experience (including EMS industry experience) required. 
• Knowledge and understanding of supplier development, strategic sourcing and commodity management
• Commodity management experience in Semiconductors, Interconnect, Electromechanical & Passive components and/or distribution sourcing
• Knowledge of customer contracts and contractual obligations as they relate to supply chain requirements and liabilities.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills. 
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to influence and work cross-functionally across the organization to achieve objectives

Typical Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management or Business preferred

Notes

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.